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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,960.18, 520,057.68 and 226,967.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,960.18, 520,057.68 and 226,967.32 is: 340,200.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,960.18 : 520,057.68 = 226,967.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,960.18/520,057.68 = 226,967.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,960.18x = 520,057.68 × 226,967.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,960.18x = 118,036,097,875.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,036,097,875.02/346,960.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,200.71

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